American Indian Art Collection July 21, 2010

With more than 6,100 square feet, the three galleries are among the largest devoted to American Indian art in any comprehensive art museum in the world and quadruples the amount of space previously devoted to American Indian art at the Nelson-Atkins. The American Indian collection encompasses important works from all North American culture areas, dating from pre-contact to the present, and includes pottery, basketry, quill and beadwork, textiles, painting and sculpture.